Forecast Details for University Place, WA

Recent Locations: Mershon, GA Fulton, AR University Place, WA

Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: A chance of snow before 7am, then rain and snow likely between 7am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Saturday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

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Weather Topic: What is Snow?

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Snow Next Topic: Stratocumulus Clouds

Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake, has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure. Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup of snow on the ground.

On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?

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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the distinguishing features of most clouds.

Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud. The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation, such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form of a stratus cloud.

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